Director

Melissa Aitken

melissa@altmanassociates.net

Bar Admissions

  • Maryland, 1988

Background & History

Melissa has been practicing law for over 25 years.  She oversees our probate team. Melissa obtained her law degree from the Catholic University of America in 1988. Prior to her law degree, she earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky in 1984. Melissa resides in Silver Spring with her husband, their sons, and two dogs. Recently, she picked up horseback riding and is an avid sports fan.

Education

  • The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, District of Columbia, 1988
    - J.D.
  • University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, 1984 B.A.
    - Journalism

Speaking engagements

Publications

Professional Organizations & Memberships

Awards and Honors

Background & History

Melissa has been practicing law for over 25 years.  She oversees our probate team. Melissa obtained her law degree from the Catholic University of America in 1988. Prior to her law degree, she earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky in 1984. Melissa resides in Silver Spring with her husband, their sons, and two dogs. Recently, she picked up horseback riding and is an avid sports fan.

Education

  • The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, District of Columbia, 1988
    - J.D.
  • University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, 1984 B.A.
    - Journalism

Speaking engagements

Publications

Professional Organizations & Memberships

Awards and Honors

Background and History

Melissa has been practicing law for over 25 years.  She oversees our probate team. Melissa obtained her law degree from the Catholic University of America in 1988. Prior to her law degree, she earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky in 1984. Melissa resides in Silver Spring with her husband, their sons, and two dogs. Recently, she picked up horseback riding and is an avid sports fan.

Past Employment Positions

  • Altman & Associates Law Firm - Lawyer
  • Pitterich & Snedegar, Maryland – Law Clerk and Associate, 1988-1990
  • Ross, Marsh, & Foster, Washington, DC – Associate 1990-1992
  • Oppenheimer Fleischer & Quiggle – Associate, 1992-1997

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Education

  • The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, District of Columbia, 1988
    - J.D.
  • University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, 1984 B.A.
    - Journalism

Professional Organizations & Memberships

Awards and Honors

Languages

Background and History

Melissa has been practicing law for over 25 years.  She oversees our probate team. Melissa obtained her law degree from the Catholic University of America in 1988. Prior to her law degree, she earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky in 1984. Melissa resides in Silver Spring with her husband, their sons, and two dogs. Recently, she picked up horseback riding and is an avid sports fan.

Past Employment Positions

  • Altman & Associates Law Firm - Lawyer
  • Pitterich & Snedegar, Maryland – Law Clerk and Associate, 1988-1990
  • Ross, Marsh, & Foster, Washington, DC – Associate 1990-1992
  • Oppenheimer Fleischer & Quiggle – Associate, 1992-1997

More videos

Education

  • The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, District of Columbia, 1988
    - J.D.
  • University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, 1984 B.A.
    - Journalism

Professional Organizations & Memberships

Awards and Honors

Languages

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